In late 2005 I recorded an album called “Lets Laugh” with Susan at my studio in Mapleton, Australia. She teaches laughter as a skill. You could call it an approach to life, that helps us to accept ourselves and others using the gift of laughter. Read more about the album and download track samples. Listen to a sample of Susan’s introduction from the CD here.

I realized much later the profound effect this project had on me. Being exposed to laughter in this way gives you the sense that happiness is a choice, not something that just happens if you are lucky. I am thrilled that Susan and I are once again working together and invite the vibrancy and approach to life that she teaches. What follows is an example of what Susan does with her laughter teaching. It is a testimonial from laughteryoga.org that illustrates the kind of work she does with others.

Laughter Yoga touched lives following devastating cyclone Larry

A seaside town called Innisfail was hit by a devastating cyclone called Larry.

The entire town & surrounding farms that grown bananas were flattened. People lost homes, their jobs, however it was amazing to say that NO LIVES WERE LOST. Plenty injured but no deaths. Anyway, the town was and still is in STRESS MODE so we decided to take ‘laughter’ to them to help them deal with their adversity.

At first thought of this I must admit I was unsure how the people would receive ‘laughing at their misfortune’, however it was absolutely fantastic and extremely positive indeed.

We did ‘on the spot’ laughter in the streets.
We went to the farmers and gathered them together and laughed together.
We gave out food.
We helped clean up the mess and destruction.
We gathered all the key politicians together such as the mayor of the town, the CEO of Council, the police, the head of health & hospitals, fire & rescue. they opened their political meeting with 10 minutes of laughing. They said it was their best meeting ever. Without bickering and everyone united in positivity with a great outcome.
We took ‘laughter’ to businesses that were operating.
We did a WHOLE TOWN LAUGH and called it ‘The LARRY (after cyclone Larry) Laugh-in which was FANTASTIC for ALL.

Laughter Yoga got exposure NATIONALLY on radio and also got front page exposure in the newspaper.

It was all very moving indeed to see these people who have lost all their worldly possessions unite together and laugh!

More about Susan Brown soon, but if you want to buy her album go to the CD store!